Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad with Burrata Cheese: Ingredients: 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 cups arugula 4 oz of burrata cheese 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 2 – 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish Instructions: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the peach halves with 1 tablespoon… Read More
Arugula, Beet, and Goat Cheese Salad Dressing:: ⅓ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon dry powdered mustard 1tabelspoon honey ¼ teaspoon black pepper Pinch of teaspoon salt Beet Salad: 4 ounces (about 4 cups) fresh arugula 2 medium beets, cooked (roasted or boiled), diced 1/3 cup walnuts chopped 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled Directions: Make the… Read More
Basil & Cherry Tomato Cannellini Basil & Cherry Tomato Cannellini Ingredients: 1 cup cherry tomatoes ½ red onion, diced 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped 2 – 15 ounce cans of cannellini beans, drained Splash of white wine Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Put tomatoes, onions, and olive oil… Read More
Strawberry Caprese Salad Recipe by: California Strawberries Ingredients ½ cup balsamic vinegar 2 lbs fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved 2 cups bite-sized fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained, halved salt & pepper to taste 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3-4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 3-4 mint leaves, thinly sliced Instructions To make the balsamic sauce: In a… Read More
Sweet Mandarin Chicken Salad 2 cups raw spinach 1 cup kale 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup cooked chicken, diced 2 mandarin oranges, peeled 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 avocado, sliced 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional) Dressing: 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 teaspoon… Read More
Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls yield: 5 SERVINGS prep time: 1 HOUR cook time: 30 MINUTES total time: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: 1 cup brown rice 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved FOR THE CHICKEN 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon red… Read More
Garden Chickpea Salad Adapted from Taste of Home Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salad: 3/4 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 medium carrot, julienned 1 small zucchini, julienned… Read More
Watermelon and Spinach Salad TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon grated lime zest 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper SALAD: 4 cups fresh baby… Read More
Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad Ingredients 1 pound medium Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp , (I use 31/40 shrimp) 8 cups greens , (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix) Fruity or lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1/2 orange 1 avocado , sliced or diced 1 shallot , minced 4 ounces sliced almonds , toasted Kosher salt… Read More
Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1.25 pounds skin-on salmon ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, grated 2 cups mixed salad greens ½ cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (from a 12-ounce jar), rinsed 2 cups cooked quinoa (see tip)… Read More